(Two for One!) and more...

It's time again for the
 Sentimental Sundays 
challenge. 

This week our challenge to you is to make a

card or project using the theme

#123 Anything Goes!!!

this is going to be a long post so hang in there....

I was able to get two cards completed

using the same image & a sentiment...

and... keeping them very simple (CAS)...

I'm quite happy with the results...

so here's the first...

Be Yourself-

On a 5x7 craft cardstock,

I used the Sunflowers image

(available here or here)

colored with Spectrum Noir

(FL2, OR2/3, GB6/7, JG1/2, DR2/4 & LG5)

on Ultra Smooth Alcohol Premium White

cardstock with a technique for the

5x7 background from

The Magical Marker Mystery Tour class

using the Spectrum Noir markers to create it.

With a MTF sentiment 

(Clearly Sentimental about Art)

to complete the look...

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Add a Splash...

Based on a 6x6 cardstock,

I used the Sunflowers image

(available here or here)

colored with Spectrum Noir

(FL2, OR2/3, GB6/7, JG1/2, DR2/4 & LG5)

on Ultra Smooth Alcohol Premium White

cardstock using a very straight forward 

design layout principle for the 

6x6 background of the card, 

with a MTF sentiment 

(Clearly Sentimental about Art)

to complete the look...

the only minor difference is the size of the image, 

with this one being a bit smaller.

Now these cards also include two new items for me...

more of the Spectrum Noir markers and the 

Ultra Smooth paper...

I was looking forward to printing & trying the paper and it is a gem to work on...the markers go on super smooth, 'ahem' Ultra Smooth (LOL)

and minimal bleed through on the backside.  I was able to feed the paper easily thru my inkjet printer and I did miss a step in the process.  I usually heat-set the inkjet print to ensure minimal movement (bleeding) of the ink image.  Aside from my oopsie, the paper performed exceptionally well.  I could easily push back any ink with the blender & even with working over and over on the paper, there was no pilling or absorption below the surface spreading the ink... 

Do I recommend the paper??? Most definitely...

and its great that it is available in 8 1/2"x11" 

and... do check out the pearlized cardstock... 

in 8 1/2x11 & 12x12...

What more could a girl ask for???

Want your own?

shop Canuck Crafts...

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We are being sponsored this week by 
MFT, Crafty City, CropStop and SweetStamps

Hop on over to the Challenge Blog for

some awesome inspiration!

Spectrum Noir Markers...product review...

Being that I work with Prisma, Copic, Tombows & Zig markers... 

I have recently had the opportunity to work with Spectrum Noir markers...

I challenged my self to only use a 

set of three colors which were: 

LV1/2/3 with the blender...

The ink supply is very juicy & a light touch 

for detail areas with the fine bullet tip was very effective.

Blending was easy and the colors

remained brilliant and full of pop.

The pen barrel is comfortable to hold

and picking the fine tip end fairly easy 

with the slim grey band to identify

the fine end at a glance. 

The flow of color from the broad end

is true and full and easy to lay down color.  

Prisma dual tips, I purchase for $3.79 each and they

are not refillable.

The Spectrum Noir packaged deal of $11.95 for a family of

6 colors (adding shipping) is $3.65 per marker.

The bonus to Spectrum Noir is that they are refillable 

like the Copic markers.  

Copic Sketch markers (and are refillable) are $7.99 each.

Looking at price, the Spectrum Noir markers are

very attractive.

Spectrum Noir currently has a complete set of 168 colors

plus the blender which gives you a great spectrum 

('scuz the play on words!) of colors to

satisfy the marker artist.

I'm excited to add these markers to my collection

alcohol markers and will provide a review the 

Ultra Smooth Card Stock for Alcohol Markers.

My Spectrum Noirs are from a Canadian supplier,

Canuck Crafts and have great customer service

and prompt delivery of products.

Thank You....

It's time again for the

 Poisoned Peas Please 

challenge... 

Challenge #7... for you is to make a project 

with the theme...

Steampunk...

I used the digi image from Simply B Stamps

Romance Annie & mirrored it for a different effect.

All on a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 folded kraft card base, with 

decorative papers and a collection of embellishments

and a ribboned stamp Thank You for the sentiment.

The image was colored with spectrum noir markers. 

We are sponsored by Betty from Simply Betty Stamps 

And she also has challenges that can be found here.

Poisoned Peas Please is also on the lookout for October's GDT